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Social JusticeIn accordance with the Jewish mitzvah (commandment) of tzedakah, the members of Temple Beth-El are obligated to further justice and righteousness in our world. Temple Beth-El is proud if its involvement with and its support of the less fortunate in the greater South Bend community. Temple Beth-El is one of the largest supporters and providers to the Little Flower Community Food Bank, and also supports several other area food banks. Each year during the High Holy Days, Temple members are asked to fill brown bags with non-perishable food and bring them to Temple. In addition, the food banks count on our congregation and will call throughout the year when its food supply becomes low. Through the years we have donated thousands of pounds of food for the needy in our community. During Purim requests are made for donations to the Food Pantry for the Needy Fund. In addition, Mitzvah Day provides an opportunity for Temple members of all ages to perform acts of caring through local social agencies and community organizations. The projects we have undertaken include cleaning, painting, landscaping, furnishing, and renovating many locations in the city. Through its Rabbi, Temple is represented in the United Religious Community (URC), the CommUnity Religious Effort, the St. Joseph Valley Project and numerous agencies. The Rabbi is Temple's ambassador of learning and good will at universities, clubs, and organizations throughout the area. One Sunday a month Temple members serve brunch at South Bend's nationally recognized Center for the Homeless. For more information about how you can become involved in Temple's social justice activities, please contact the Temple office. For additional information about Reform Judaism and social action, visit the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism.
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